Legal Ads for September 11, 2019

STEPHEN R. BROWN, JR.

Bosch, Kuhr, Dugdale,

Martin & Kaze, PLLP

P.O. Box 7152

Havre, MT 59501

Telephone: (406)265-6706

Attorneys for Personal Representative

MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PHILLIPS COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of

FERDINAND ITCAINA,

Deceased.

Probate No. DP-19-24

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must either be mailed to the personal representative, return receipt requested, at Box 7152, Havre, Montana 59501, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

DATED this 21st day of August, 2019.

/s/ Darlene Itcaina

Personal Representative

(Published by Phillips County News 09/11, 09/18, 09/25/2019)

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Notice to Missouri River Basin Between Bullwhacker Creek & Musselshell River

(Basin 40EJ Water Users)

Square Butte Grazing Association (Square Butte) has filed a Motion to Amend to several elements of Water Right Statement of Claim No. 40EJ 37911-00, including the priority date, the flow reate, the maximum acres and the place of use. A full copy of Square Butte's objection is available on the "Notices & Information" page of the Montana Water Court's website at https://courts.mt.gov/courts/water. Interested parties may file a response or objection.

Response and Objection Deadline:

Any response or objection to the motion to amend must be filed with the Montana Water Court, PO Box 1389, Bozeman, MT 59771-1389, within 45 days of the last publication of this notice. Therefore, the filing deadline is November 12, 2019, with a copy mailed to Square Butte Grazing Association, c/o Stuart C. MacKenzie, Burns, Solem & MacKenzie, PO Box 248, 411 Ohio Street, Chinook, MT 59523-0248. Please indicate "Water Court Case 40EJ-80" on any response, objection or other correspondence related to the motion to amend.

By Order of the Montana Water Court dated August 30, 2019.

(Published by Phillips County News 09/11, 09/18, 09/25/2019)

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NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

To be sold by the City of Malta on the 19th day of September 2019 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., at the City Shop located at 100 Opportunity Drive, in the city of Malta, County of Phillips, Montana, to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand, the following described property, to-wit: 1986 Chevrolet Suburban, VIN# 1GNEV16K1MF101659, LAST REGISTERED OWNER PETER ALAN LONGO. Sold “AS IS”. No Warranty. Buyer will be responsible for obtaining title for vehicle.

(Published by Phillips County News 09/11, 09/18/2019)

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PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Malta Planning Board/Board of Adjustments will conduct a public hearing on September 25, 2019 at 5:35 p.m. in the council chamber in city hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment concerning an application for a zoning variance submitted by Teena Schorr. The variance request: Request to build within side yard setbacks. Persons may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor John Demarais, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 12 noon June 26, 2019.

(Published by Phillips County News 09/11, 09/18/2019)

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T-Mobile intends to modify an existing telecommunications facility. The proposed project consists of installing additional telecommunications equipment on an existing 204.0-foot guyed telecommunications tower and within an existing equipment compound located at 5259 Whitewater Road, Whitewater, Phillips County, MT 59544 (48° 45' 25.0" N, 107° 32' 49.5" W). Impact7G, Inc. is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking or with questions on the proposed facility should contact Impact7g, Inc., Attention Ms. Madeline Sarcone at 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325 or call 515-473-6256.

(Published by Phillips County News 09/11/2019)

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FROM: Nomination Committee Members

TO: Board of Directors – Big Flat Electric Cooperative

SUBJECT: Report of Committee

We the following duly nominated committee members for the Big Flat Electric Cooperative, Inc., of Malta Montana, i.e.:

District Number Two (2) – Turner Area

Jon Harmon

Andrew Heppe

David Jones

District Number Four (4) - Hays Area

Elizabeth A. Doney

Robert Fox

Rosemary Peak

District Number Six (6) – Fort Belknap Indian Reservation Area

Bill Jaynes

David Kirkaldie

After careful consideration, do present the following nominees as directors of said cooperative:

District Number Two (2) Alan Van Voast

District Number Four (4) Betty Campbell

District Number Six (6) Patty Quisno

Dated at Malta, Montana this 27th day of August 2019:

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED (Signed):

Jon Harmon Andrew Heppe

David Jones Elizabeth A. Doney

Robert Fox Rosemary Peak

Bill Jaynes David Kirkaldie

Members may be nominated for Directors by petition of any fifteen (15) or more members. Nominations made by petition, received at the cooperative office at least fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting, shall be included on the official ballot. The Chairman shall call for additional nominations from the floor.

“Big Flat Electric is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer”

(Published by Phillips County News 09/11, 09/18/2019)

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on September 18, 2019 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Cree Crossing WMA Equipment Storage Facility Project, FWP # 7155318 near Saco, MT.

Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents.

The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at:

http://fwp.mt.gov/doingBusiness/designAndConstruction/upcomingBidOpenings.html

A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set.

A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 AT 12:00 P.M. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET ONSITE AT THE CREE CROSSING WMA PARKING AREA. ATTENDENCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND.

If you would like any further information, please contact Joey Renenger at (406) 841-4007.

All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities.

The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS

STATE OF MONTANA

(Published by Phillips County News 09/04, 09/11/2019)

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO PHILLIPS COUNTY TAXPAYERS

FY 2020 Budget and Certified Mill Levy Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the County Commissioner’s Office, Phillips County Courthouse, 314 South 2nd Avenue West, Malta, Montana, a public hearing will be held at which time any taxpayer or resident of Phillips County may appear and be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget. Final Budget approval and setting of official Certified Mills is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.

The proposed county budget for Phillips County, Montana for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 will be on file in the office of the Phillips County Clerk & Recorder and open for public inspection to all taxpayers.

PHILLIPS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Lynnel LaBrie, Clerk

(Published by Phillips County News 09/04, 09/11/2019)

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EDWARD A. AMESTOY,

Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, PLLP

113 South 2nd Street West

P.O. Box 1280

Malta, Montana 59538

Phone: (406) 654-2541

Attorney for Personal Representatives

MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF PHILLIPS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE

OF

JUSTIN LUCAS,

Deceased.

Probate No. DP-201-21

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred.

Claims must be mailed, return receipt requested, to: Kaylyn A. Lucas and James I. Lucas, Co-Personal Representatives, c/o Cole, Amestoy & O'Brien, P.O. Box 1280, 113 South 2nd Street West, Malta, Montana 59538, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court.

DATED this 14th day of August, 2019.

/s/ Kaylyn A. Lucas, /s/ James I. Lucas,

Co-Personal Representative Co-Personal Representative

(Published by Phillips County News 09/04, 09/11, 09/18/2019)

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